Principal Data Engineer

Amgen

Amgen stands at the forefront of biotechnology, dedicated to serving patients with life-altering conditions through innovative medicine. Since 1980, the company has focused on therapeutic areas such as Oncology and Rare Diseases, impacting countless lives. The collaborative, award-winning culture at Amgen offers challenges and opportunities for those passionate about making a difference.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Translate concepts into working code with rapid prototyping skills.
• Mentor and guide the data engineering team, promoting innovation.
• Design and develop data architectures to support business goals.
• Oversee optimization of data pipelines and integration solutions.
• Establish data governance policies for quality, security, and compliance.
• Architect cloud-based data solutions using AWS or preferred platforms.
• Lead and motivate a team to achieve exceptional results.
• Address complex data-related challenges collaboratively.
• Engage with business stakeholders to understand and meet data needs.
• Stay updated on emerging data technologies for innovation opportunities.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package with retirement and savings plans.
• Annual bonus or sales-based incentive plan.
• Stock-based long-term incentives.
• Flexible work models with remote and hybrid options.
• Award-winning time-off plans.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in cloud platform utilization (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong cloud architecture principles.
• Experience with Python, PySpark, and SQL for data engineering solutions.
• Ability to lead and develop effective data engineering teams.
• Expertise in Master Data Management for business intelligence and analytics.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for complex data problem-solving.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience with data modeling and performance tuning for OLAP/OLTP databases.
• Familiarity with Apache Spark and Apache Airflow.
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including version control and DevOps.
• Certification as an AWS Certified Data Engineer or Databricks Certificate.

Amgen fosters an inclusive environment respecting diversity, equal opportunity, and dedication to advancing science. They accommodate individuals with disabilities and ensure non-discriminatory practices.